She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 31

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Frederick furrowed his brows, irritation evident in his expression.

He loathed these social gatherings, primarily because he couldn't bear witnessing

his father in such a compromised state.

He recognized that business dinners demanded social finesse from anyone

lacking significant status. Understanding this necessity didn't equate to embracing it, though.

His gaze drifted toward Freya once more, drawn by an unconscious pull

Truly, being near Freya provided him the most genuine comfort.

"Aren't you escorting me to the hotel?" Freya tore her eyes away and locked them onto Edwin "Shouldn't we be departing?"

The question startled everyone present, Edwin included.

Kristian's fingers, which had been idly toying with his phone, suddenly tensed.

Frederick merely lowered his head, quietly sipping his drink, careful not to interject. He recognized with certainty that Freya was about to retaliate.

"Why such haste? Don't imagine that clinging to Mr. Shaw grants you the right to behave imperiously." Edwin bristled at Freya's words, as if she had insinuated he was nothing more than a procurer. "To Mr. Shaw, you're merely another conquest."

Kristian studied Freya intently, his gaze deepening as he observed her face.

At times, he marveled at her ability to remain composed when confronted with such caustic remarks,

"Mr. Shaw." Edwin slipped back into his sycophantic manner and, before departing, ventured hesitantly, "Regarding our potential partnership..."

"My assistant will handle the arrangements, Kristian replied tersely.

Edwin's face brightened instantly. "Thank you."

Everyone coveted alliances with both the Briggs Group and Shaw Group.

While the Briggs Group remained beyond his reach, he had now secured ties with

the Shaw another chance, he would certainly cultivate his relationship with Kristian to forge even closer

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With these aspirations dancing in his mind, Edwin departed with Freya.

Freya played along willingly, knowing that upon reaching the mentioned hotel, she could confront Edwin

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properly.

remaining guests in the private room continued

all astute

matters involving mutual consent, they preferred not to

ventured, "Mr. Shaw, since you have

we won't

partnership discussions can resume another

as he rose. "Richie, the company manager, will coordinate the specifics with you, though whether we proceed depends entirely

declaration, Kristian strode purposefully out of

private chamber, Gerard approached

A heaviness settled in

employer's concerns without explicit direction, explained. "Should

somewhat reassured, Kristian still responded coldly, "Interfering

on the unpredictability of Kristian's

Corporation is dealt with properly." Kristian adjusted his tie, his lips delivering the chilled command,

Gerard comprehended instantly. "Understood."

Corporation was

was clearly

he commanded, his

Gerard started the vehicle.

Gerard drove directly

on earlier events, he couldn't resist asking, "Sir, I'm uncertain whether

you, refrain from asking," Kristian

Gerard, emboldened by curiosity, pressed on, "How does it feel

your year-end bonus forfeit," Kristian fired

realizing his precarious position, hastily added, "Sir, rest assured, I'll

quarterly bonus can

now genuinely wondered where he had

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phone. I'm addressing Edwin's behavior solely because I refuse to allow anyone

for another woman, Set he still fretted about

replied, "Yes, you're

semi-annual bonus isn't necessary either," Kristian added

his composure began to fray. What misstep had

made this time?

the road. "Despite your divorce from your wife, until you receive the official decree, you remain legally bound. And

at the memory of earlier events. "She even urged Edwin Newman to escort her to the hotel

countered, "That's because she knows the person awaiting her after check-in is

for me," Kristian stated

found himself at